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Shawna Adkins

(she/her)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Accepts

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Magellan, Oxford (Optum), Quest Behavioral Health, and United Healthcare (Optum)

Specializes in

Depression, Stress, Substance Use / Addiction, and Trauma

Great to meet you!

Shawna Adkins has nearly a decade of experience treating adults. Shawna specializes in the treatment of substance use and addiction. She is also a certified mindfulness meditation teacher.

A bit about my approach to therapy

Shawna takes a holistic and trauma-informed approach to create a therapeutic space that invites you to embark on a journey to (re)discover your true nature and grow your confidence.

What you can expect from our first session

My aim is to build a trustworthy relationship with you, from which we can jointly address difficult thoughts, complex emotions, or challenging situations presented in life. We will work together to more confidently navigate spaces, to reduce harm, and bring you closer to self-compassion and self-acceptance.


Shawna's style is

Affirming
Inquisitive
Warm

Insurance carriers Shawna accepts

Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross
Blue Shield of California
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Magellan
Oxford
Quest Behavioral Health
United Healthcare

More about Shawna

MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of California, Berkeley
License type: LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (California)
Gender: Cisgender Female
Ethnicity: Black or African descent
Languages: English
Works with: Adults and Seniors
More specialties: Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Family Issues, Anger Management, Cultural & Ethnic Issues, Grief, Loss, Maternal Mental Health, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues, and PTSD
Modalities: Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Strength-Based, Attachment Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

Location

490 43rd Street 113
Oakland, CA 94609